Rais charged with sedition over proclamation of ‘new’ Negeri Sembilan ruler
He is accused of uttering seditious remarks during a press conference following the alleged proclamation of a new Negeri Sembilan Yang Dipertuan Besar.
Former Senate president Rais Yatim, his wife Masnah Muhamat and their son Danni Rais appeared at the Ayer Keroh court complex in Melaka today, charged with sedition. The charge stems from a press conference held on June 5, where Rais allegedly made seditious remarks during a proclamation of a new Negeri Sembilan Yang Dipertuan Besar.
Among the statements made by Rais were prayers for the safety of Tunku Nadzaruddin, the alleged 12th Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, expressing that he is free to carry out royal duties and calling for loyalty to be focused on him. The charge under Section 4(1)(b) of the Sedition Act carries a fine of up to RM5,000 or imprisonment of up to three years, or both.
Rais' defense team requested a reduced bail amount of RM8,000 with one surety, citing his cooperation with the court, while the prosecution proposed a bail of RM10,000 with one surety. The court allowed bail of RM8,000 with one surety and set October 27 for the case mention.
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